Stranger Things books in order

A complete reading order for the Stranger Things tie-in novels and companion books by Adam Christopher, published between 2018 and 2025.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Eternal Kiss 2008 Adam Christopher N/A
2 How to Survive in a Stranger Things World 2018 Adam Christopher Buy
3 Verwante geesten 2019 Adam Christopher N/A
4 Darkness on the Edge of Town 2019 Adam Christopher Buy
5 Suspicious Minds 2019 Adam Christopher Buy
6 Stranger Things: Runaway Max 2019 Adam Christopher N/A
7 Hawkins Horrorsof Terrifying Tales 2022 Adam Christopher Buy
8 Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus 2023 Adam Christopher N/A
9 Lucas on the Line 2022 Adam Christopher Buy
10 Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment 2024 Adam Christopher N/A
11 Flight of Icarus 2023 Adam Christopher Buy
12 The Dustin Experiment 2024 Adam Christopher Buy
13 Starcourt Mall Escape 2025 Adam Christopher Buy
14 One Way or Another 2025 Adam Christopher Buy
15 Runaway Max 2019 Adam Christopher Buy
16 Rebel Robin 2021 Adam Christopher Buy

The Stranger Things book series is a collection of tie-in novels and companion books based on the hit Netflix show. Written by Adam Christopher and published between 2018 and 2025, these books expand on the world of Hawkins, Indiana, filling in gaps left by the television episodes and giving backstory to fan-favorite characters.

The novels cover a range of formats, from full-length novels to shorter companion pieces. Some focus on events before the show’s timeline, while others run parallel to specific seasons. Readers who want to get the most out of the Stranger Things universe will find plenty of additional material here, though the books are not required to follow the show’s main plot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Stranger Things series?

There are sixteen books in the Stranger Things series, published between 2008 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Stranger Things series?

The first book in the Stranger Things series is The Eternal Kiss, published in 2008.

Do you need to watch the Stranger Things show before reading the books?

The books work best as companions to the Netflix series. Most of them fill in backstory for characters or events referenced in the show, so watching at least the first season gives helpful context. That said, several of the novels tell self-contained stories that can be enjoyed on their own.

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